Neuroanatomy: an Illustrated Colour Text, 6e

Description:

Now fully revised and updated, this leading ICT series volume offers concise, superbly illustrated coverage of neuroanatomy, that throughout makes clear the relevance of the anatomy to the practice of modern clinical neurology. Building on the success of previous editions, Neuroanatomy ICT, sixth edition has been fine-tuned to meet the needs of today’s medical students – and will also prove invaluable to the range of other students and professionals who need a clear, current understanding of this important area. Generations of readers have come to appreciate the straightforward explanations of complex concepts that students often find difficult, with minimum assumptions made of prior knowledge of the subject.

Notoriously difficult concepts made clear in straightforward and concise text

Level of detail carefully judged to facilitate understanding of the fundamental neuroanatomical principles and the workings of the nervous system, providing a sound basis for the diagnosis and treatment of contemporary neurological disorders

Clinical material and topic summaries fully updated and highlighted in succinct boxes within the text

Memorable pictorial summaries of symptoms associated with the main clinical syndromes

Over 150 new or revised drawings and photographs further improve clarity and reflect the latest imaging techniques

New expanded coverage of neuropsychological disorders and their relationship to neuroanatomy – increasingly important given aging populations

Table of Contents:

1 Introduction and overview

Neuroanatomical terminology and conventions

Components and organisation of the nervous system

Development of the central nervous system

Overview of the anatomy of the central nervous system

Basic clinical diagnostic principles

2 Cells of the nervous system

The neurone

Neuroglia

3 Peripheral nervous system

Muscle

Nerve endings

Peripheral nerves

4 Autonomic nervous system

Sympathetic division

Parasympathetic division

5 Coverings of the central nervous system

Skull

Cranial meninges

6 Ventricular system

Topographical anatomy of the ventricular system

Cerebrospinal fluid

7 Vasculature of the central nervous system

Vasculature of the spinal cord

Vasculature of the brain

8 Spinal cord

External features of the spinal cord

Internal structure of the spinal cord

9 Brainstem

External features of the brainstem

Internal structure of the brainstem

10 Cranial nerves and cranial nerve nuclei

Cranial nerve nuclei

Cranial nerves

11 Cerebellum

External features of the cerebellum

Internal structure of the cerebellum

Functional anatomy of the cerebellum

12 Thalamus

Topographical anatomy of the thalamus

Functional organisation of thalamic nuclei

13 Cerebral hemisphere and cerebral cortex

Gyri, sulci and lobes of the cerebral hemisphere

Cerebral cortex

White matter of the cerebral hemisphere

14 Basal ganglia

Terminology and topographical anatomy of the basal ganglia

Functional anatomy of the basal ganglia

15 Visual system

The eye

The central visual pathway

16 Hypothalamus, limbic system and olfactory system

Hypothalamus

Limbic system

Olfactory system

Glossary

Index